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CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Alex Proyas. With Will Smith, Bridget Moynahan, Alan Tudyk.
WHAT IT'S ABOUT
In 2035, where robots are commonplace and abide by the three laws of robotics, a technophobic cop investigates an apparent suicide. Suspecting that a robot may be responsible for the death, his investigation leads him to believe that humanity may be in danger.
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
MoviHero lists July 15, 2004 as the release date for I, Robot. Alex Proyas is the listed director. The listed cast includes Will Smith as Del Spooner, Bridget Moynahan as Susan Calvin, Alan Tudyk as Sonny (voice), James Cromwell as Dr. Alfred Lanning. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
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Pacing, attention and emotional impact are estimates from the current MoviHero Watch Profile, not verified scene-by-scene reviews.
I, Robot runs 1h 55m. Allow extra time for breaks.
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 7/10: a middle-ground pace.
The attention estimate is 7/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
The emotional-impact estimate is 6/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MOVIE RATING
MoviHero Rating: 7.0/10 from 13,161 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE
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VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Will Smith does paranoid and grumpy, and he does it very well.”
“I, Robot (2004), holding it's own in the genre pantheon?”
“Will Smith is a cop who detests artificial intelligence with a vengeance; despite the fact that he has a substantial part of his body made…”
“"I, Robot" from 2004 delivers a solid action sci-fi experience.”
“78/100 In the year 2035, robots are a part of society.”
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